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Event Management students argue their case in mock licensing hearing at Moot Court
Organising a public event will often involve applying for licenses from local authorities, police or other agencies. To underline the importance of getting these applications right, Event Management students at the University of Winchester took part in a first for the institution – a mock licensing hearing. Read more
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Steve's sports coaching guide argues that athletes learn best in realistic game situations
A University of Winchester academic has published a new book offering a contemporary approach to sports coaching. Ecological Dynamics in Sport Coaching: An Essential Guide edited by Dr Steve Smith, Senior Lecturer in Sport Coaching and Psychology, provides a clear and practical way of understanding how sporting skills are acquired and developed. Read more
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Discovery programme gives students the skills to thrive in the modern world of work
As part of its ongoing commitment to employability, the University of Winchester has honoured students who have completed a series of modules which equip them with essential skills for the modern world of work. Read more
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Obituary: John McKenna (1964-2026) 'a role model for making the difference for our student and business community'
A loyal friend and long-time supporter of the University of Winchester, John McKenna, has sadly passed away after a short illness. The whole University community’s thoughts are with John’s wife and son at this sad time. Read more
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Matt wins international award for course that takes in everything from Plato to Star Trek
Utopian and Dystopian Fiction developed by Matthew Leggatt, Senior Lecturer in English and American Literature, has won the Kenneth M. Roemer Innovative Course Design Award from The Society for Utopian Studies. Read more
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Sencos: the government’s plans for Send reform in England hinge on these overworked school staff
Julie Wharton, Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Winchester, looks at the vital role of special educational needs co-ordinators in schools and how government proposals might change the nature of their jobs… Read more
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University physios set up support group where people can share their pain stories
“I share your pain...” is more than just a glib remark for members of a support group set up by the University of Winchester for people who live with persistent pain. Last year Stephen Martin and Dr David Wilson, Senior Lecturers in Physiotherapy, founded the Pain Peer Support Group in collaboration with the Winchester Health Clinic. Read more
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Pioneering physio network stretches out across borders
The Physiotherapy department at the University of Winchester is establishing a significant reputation across Europe following the launch of a pioneering online learning collaboration. Global Minds in Motion is the first project of its kind in Europe, establishing a sustainable, peer-to-peer network for physiotherapy students across the continent. Read more
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Creative Writing student Gabriel creates a dystopian future for his first novel
A University of Winchester Creative Writing student has published a novel set in a dystopian future. Gabriel Webster’s ‘Devotion’ is a coming-of-age story whose central character Hector goes from innocent seven-year-old to vengeful vigilante. Read more
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Winchester elite athletes record five PBs at national indoor championships
Members of the Elite Sports Programme at the University of Winchester ran five personal best times (PBs) at the British Universities and Colleges Track & Field Indoor Championship held at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield. Read more
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Experts claim humans still have vital role to play in AI revolution
While AI’s power and reach grows by the day the technology still needs ‘a human in the loop’ to identify and solve problems for it to work effectively. That was the main message to come out of an event at the University of Winchester entitled “The Future Thinkers Forum: Voices from the AI Frontier”. Read more
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Students see behind the scenes of major events venue
Students from the Event Management, Marketing and Business Management Programmes at the University of Winchester visited Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre to see behind the scenes of a major events venue. Read more
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